If you believe that your bedtime routine is too elaborate, it’s only because you still haven’t heard of Princess Poppy. This adorable six-year-old female boxer found viral fame with her unusual nighttime ritual, which involves everything from going to bed at the same time every day to wearing a pink sleep mask.
Poppy was adopted by her owner Vanessa Nelson in 2018, and she became her loyal companion in the years to come. Nelson describes her as her best friend and her “soul dog”, and her unconditional love is one of the reasons why she decided to spoil Poppy and give her everything she’s ever wanted.
Nelson enjoyed Poppy’s quirky antics so much that she decided to share her adventures on social media. The viral “bedtime routine” videos she’s now known for first started as a joke, when Nelson put an extra sleep mask on her furry friend and decided to keep going after seeing how much Poppy enjoyed it.
Three years later, Poppy has a very strict nighttime routine, which involves wearing a mask, being tucked in under the covers, and going to bed around 7:30 to 8 p.m.
“I think she’s particular about her routine because she’s a boxer and they have such needy personalities, and also because I spoiled her so now she’s used to the good life and doesn’t wanna go back! I do it for her every night, and if I’m away, she will stay with grandma and grandpa, who will do her bedtime ritual for her,” Nelson told People.
